System and method of segmenting free space based on electromagnetic waves

Abstract

A method and system for segmenting free space area, in real-time, based on data from an electromagnetic device may include: an image acquisition device adapted to capture an image of a scene; an electromagnetic device adapted to produce data corresponding to the scene; a non-transitory memory device, wherein modules of instruction code may be stored; and a processor, associated with the memory device, and configured to execute the modules of instruction code. Upon execution of said modules of instruction code, the processor may be configured to train a module to perceive elements in a scene.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to analysis of signals received from a device that emits and receives electromagnetic (EM) energy. More specifically, the present invention relates to segmenting free space, in real-time, based on data from an EM-device such as a radar.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Machine-learning (ML) based methods and systems for controlling automated vehicles are known in the art. Currently available systems may include one or more sensors, adapted to obtain information pertaining to a vehicle's surroundings. An ML-based algorithm may be applied on that information, to produce decisions regarding navigation of the vehicle.[0003]For example, currently available systems may employ a camera, adapted to produce a two dimensional (2D) image of a scene surrounding the vehicle, and an ML-based algorithm may be applied on the image, to identify (e.g., segment, as known in the art) objects (e.g., cars, pedestrians, etc.) that may appe...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention uses an ML algorithm to analyze signals from an EM device, like a radar, in a way that improves detection and segmentation of regions in the observed scene. This is done by treating the data elements from the EM device as a whole, without clustering or filtering them first. Overall, this approach enhances the accuracy of identifying and isolating objects in the scene.

Problems solved by technology

For example, it may be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that due to various physical aspects, the boundaries of drivable paths or roads may be notoriously difficult to detect.

For example, due to the angle of reflection of RF energy from a road shoulder or a sidewalk's edge, the boundary of the drivable area may be difficult to discern from the surrounding noise.

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